Computer skills including the ability to operate email and conduct internet research

Stress management skills

Time management skills

Physical Demands:

There are physical demands associated with this position including lifting boxes, pushing heavy carts, filling humidifiers, climbing ladders and spending a significant amount of time standing and walking around the library

Environmental Conditions:

The candidate is usually the first to point of contact for telephone enquiries and visitors

They will be located in an open area office and must spend a considerable amount of time in the library where there are constant interruptions and distractions

Sensory Demands:

The candidate will spend long hours in intense concentration of both technical and interpersonal nature. The candidate must be especially adept at listening to and understanding others from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The candidate must spend long hours on the computer which requires great attention to detail.

Mental Demands:

The will be faced with mental demands stemming from the need to communicate with others on a regular and ongoing basis. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential when classifying and organizing resources to ensure accessibility to library users.